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Macau Developer Upbeat About Future
(Reuters) - Macau gaming developer Melco Crown Entertainment said on Tuesday it expects the Asian gambling centre to rebound from a sharp contraction, while eyeing expansion opportunities in Taiwan
Online Gambling Software Company, Associates Sued
Gordon Levine, a lawyer at the Kugler Kandestin law firm in Montreal has confirmed that he represents T2 Marketing Inc. in a lawsuit against a company identified as 6300511 Canada Inc., and four Canadian citizens who are named in documents filed in Quebec Superior Court action 500-17-046150-085, according to a report appearing on the website Recent Poker.
Each of the defendants are being sued for the amount of Cdn$464 007.21.
Is Bodog Finally Starting to Get its Act Together?
Two month long payout delays, IRS threats about confiscating funds and a retired founder, Calvin Ayre, without a country - all things that have become synonymous with Bodog in recent times. The o
Full Tilt Poker Files Motion to Dismiss Clonie Gowan Suit
Tiltware LLC, the parent company of online poker's number two brand, Full Tilt Poker, has filed a Motion to Dismiss in a lawsuit brought by one Cycalona "Clonie" Gowen this past November.
Vanessa Rousso to Appear in SI Swimsuit Issue
Professional poker player Vanessa Rousso will be among those posing in Sports Illustrated's coveted swimsuit edition. Ms. Rousso made the announcement on her video blog.
Google Ad Words Now Allows Online Gambling Affiliates
Google Ad Words has lifts its ban on Internet gambling companies advertising in the United Kingdom and now extends that privilege to online gambling affiliates, but with stringent guidelines.
Taiwan to Allow Casinos on its Outer Islands
Asia has a new casino Mecca. Taiwan this weekend paved the way for casino gambling after repealing a gambling ban over 15 years ago.
Las Vegas Sands Corp a Strong Buy
The economy is struggling and Las Vegas we learn is not immune, nor is the Las Vegas Sands Corp, one of the world's largest casino ventures. But with its recent capital infusion and prospects for
Cardinals Treated Like Red Headed Step Child by Oddsmakers
The Arizona Cardinals odds to win the 2009 Super Bowl were listed at +2300 or 23/1 heading into the NFL Playoffs for a payout potential of $2300 on every $100 bet at
Fabioni: Corfman is a Disgrace to Online Gambling, The World
Casino Affiliate Programs organizer Lou Fabioni lashed out at the head of the Gambling Portal Webmasters Affiliation President, Michael Corfman, in what has escalated into a vitriol war of words ov
Casino Affiliate Programs Bans Liggero
Gambling Portal Webmasters Association representative, Rebecca Liggero, has been banned from appearing future Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) events, including an upcoming show in London later this
Wayne Root Tells Gambling911 of His Future Plans
As reported by Gambling911.com on Friday, former US Vice Presidential candidate Wayne Root shut down his sports service call center this past week.
Horrified Employees Recall Costa Rica Earthquake
More than 1000 people may be stranded in a popular Costa Rican tourist destination following Thursday's magnitude 6.1 earthquake, according to reports in the Tico Times. The country's tourism ins
Padlocked? Former US Vice Presidential Candidate Closes Shop
A former US Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate running alongside Bob Barr has called it quits...
Cheat or Die: New Poker Game Encourages Cheating
A new video game encourages poker players to cheat!
Kentucky Needs 60 Votes for Slot Bill
Kentucky, the state that is trying to seize over 140 online gambling domain names, is now looking to expand its own gambling industry during these tough economic times.
Newly elected House Speaker Greg Stumbo said yesterday that he will not call a vote on a bill to expand gambling unless he has support from at least 60 of the 100 House members.
Wayne Root Reportedly Closes Shop
Countless reports have indicated to Gambling911.com that former US Libertarian Vice Presidential running mate and sports handicapper, Wayne Root, has shut down his sports service call center in Las
Costa Rica Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 14
The death toll that rocked the online gambling haven of Costa Rica Thursday has risen to 14 people and well over 300 injuries. 10 people are still missing.
Former Indicted Miami Beach Mayor Advise to Ayre: RUN!
It's becoming more and more obvious that the United States government wants Bodog founder Calvin Ayre and they want him badly. This week Gambling911.com learned that the U.S.
Earthquake Rocks Online Gambling Haven of Costa Rica
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Central American nation of Costa Rica Thursday, killing three children and injuring 300 others. A number of buildings in and around the San Jose are
The Anurag Dikshit Stimulus Package
In 2009 the United States government will be receiving a stimulus package from the most unlikely of individuals. PartyGaming co-founder and billionaire, Anurag Dikshit, has agreed to forfeit more
States Likely to Begin Legalizing Sports Betting in 2009
With the economy in dire straits and individual states feeling the worst of it, the likelihood of at least one or more states legalizing sports betting is more a reality than ever in 2009.
Porn and Other Sin Industries Want Government Bailouts
Sex sells especially in an economic downturn, Sarah Estrella of the Examiner writes.
PAP Organizers Ensure Payouts to CardSpike Affiliates
The controversy surrounding online poker room, CardSpike, continues with Poker Affiliation Programs (PAP) organizers ensuring that affiliate partners will be paid by the troubled site following com
MGM Mirage Scales Back on City Center Project
MGM Mirage is scaling back its massive City Center project under construction on the Las Vegas Strip as part of its emerging strategy to cut costs, raise cash and sharpen focus.
Nancy Pelosi’s BCS BS
So the US economy is going to Hell in a hand basket...Is that any reason for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to hold session Thursday afternoon for those members from Oklahoma and Florida looking to rus
Ladbrokes in Hot Water Over Seal Ad
England's largest bookmaker, Ladbrokes, is the latest to be cited by the rigorous Advertising Standards Authority. The ASA determined its latest ad must be banned after only a single complaint.
IRS Goes After Bodog
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has filed court documents describing how Bodog used a string of companies in Malta to circumvent U.S.
Republicans Head to Vegas for Obama’s Inauguration
Sure we know that President Elect Barack Obama's inauguration will be held in Washington, D.C.
ESPN to Broadcast World Series of Poker Europe
Judging by the ratings success of the delayed World Series of Poker final, it might not surprise many that ESPN will now be broadcasting the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).
ESPN announced Monday that it will broadcast eight original hours of the World Series of Poker-Europe main event. The event took place in the Casino at the Empire in the heart of downtown London's theater district and attracted 362 of the world's best players.
